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As an umbrella body of the Criminal Records Bureau we are authorised by them to process Criminal Records Checks for them, anyone wishing to do a CRB check has to go through an umbrella company such as ours. The process is very simple, ring us on 01244 321199 and order a form, we send it to you, you fill it in and send back then you receive the CRB certificate, it can't be any easier. What is a Disclosure?A Disclosure is a document containing information held by the police and government departments. Disclosures are provided by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) through registered Bodies. The Disclosure is used by employers to make informed recruitment decisions.Disclosures will provide details of a candidate’s criminal record including convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer. If the position involves working with children, then the Disclosure will also include lists held by the Department of Health and the Department of Education and Skills of those considered unsuitable for this type of work. Depending upon the level of Disclosure, it might also contain information held by the local police. Anyone can apply for a criminal record check, although the individual must sign the application, i.e. you cannot get a CRB check on someone else without their knowledge or permission. There are 3 types of Disclosure applications: BasicBasic Disclosures are available for all types employment and voluntary positions not covered by the Standard or Enhanced Disclosures. This level of Disclosure contains details of convictions considered ‘unspent’ and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and held on the Police National Computer. The Basic Disclosure is applied for by and issued only to the candidate concerned. It is the candidate’s choice whether they show the Disclosure to the employer. It is not specific to any job and can be used more than once. Anyone can actually have a Basic DisclosureStandardStandard Disclosures are primarily for posts that involve working with children or vulnerable adults. Standard Disclosures may also be issued for people entering certain professions, such as members of the legal and accountancy professions. Standard Disclosures contain the following; Details of all convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer; and if the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults and the relevant boxes have been marked on the application form to indicate this:
EnhancedEnhanced Disclosures are for posts involving a far greater degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults. In general, the type of work will involve regularly caring for, supervising, training or being in sole charge of such people. Enhanced Disclosures are also issued for certain statutory purposes such as gaming and lottery licenses. Enhanced Disclosures contain the same information as Standard Disclosures but with the addition of local police force information considered relevant by Chief Police Officers.CompaniesOpen an account today which is free of charge and we will send you the application forms. Your company must be a Limited Company to open an accountIndividualsCall us to request your CRB form, unfortunately individuals cannot open an account, payments of applications must be paid before the application can be processed, if payment is via cheque, the cheque must clear before the application will be processed. |
